Kazakhstan Latest News: Law…it is not just a word but a whole system in itself! Be it big or small and rich or poor, everyone comes under this and they have to behave accordingly. This was proved again when the former Finance Minister of the country got a big blow from the Supreme Court in a case. He has been sentenced to a total of 24 years in prison.
This whole matter is of Central Asian country Kazakhstan. According to the report of news agency ‘Associate Press’, the Astana court has found former minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev guilty of torturing and murdering his wife Saltanat Nukenova. On Monday (May 13, 2024), the Supreme Court there sentenced him to 24 years in jail for the murder of his wife.
Kazakhstan officers gave message – no one is above the law
According to the report of news agency Reuters, the trial of the former minister was broadcast live on TV in the last few weeks. In such a situation, it was said that through this an attempt was made by the officials to give the message that no person is above the law. At the time of the trial, CCTV footage was also played, in which he was seen punching and kicking his wife. He was also seen pulling her hair roughly in the room where his wife died after the incident.
Domestic violence case sparked a new debate in the country, President said – We…
This case related to the former minister had sparked a large-scale debate on domestic violence in the country. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, “We want to create a society where there is justice for all, which also includes improved women’s rights.”
Kuandik Bishimbayev, former FM, went to jail on corruption charges
Kuandik Bishimbayev has previously served as the Finance Minister of the oil-rich Central Asian country for some time. The 44-year-old former minister had murdered his wife in a restaurant (owned by the husband’s relative) in November 2023. However, Kuandik Bishimbayev was found guilty of severely beating his wife last year. By the way, the former minister was earlier sentenced to jail on corruption charges but was later released on parole.
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